White Nose Syndrome Death Rate Drops, Giving Scientists Hope

by: Ashley MontgomeryMarch 14, 2014

A deadly disease for bats is killing fewer of the winged creatures in New England. Scientists are pleased but are not sure why this is happening. No cause or cure is in sight for the fatal White Nose Syndrome, but biologists in Vermont and Massachusetts say the fatality rate has dropped.

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